Basschshund

The Basschshund, often misspelled as Basschund, is created by cross-breeding two of the most popular purebreds in the world – a Basset Hound and a Dachshund. The medium-sized dog, with its lively nature and noble appearance, is regarded as a great family companion. The confident little Basschshund, like its parent breeds, has a long muscular body, an elongated head with its eyes having an intelligent look, drooping ears, and short legs.

Basschshund Dog Pictures

Temperament and Behavior

The Basschshund dogs are known to be fearless, intelligent, and full of energy but may act too hastily at times. When faced with certain tasks, they like to do them in their own ways without being instructed. Because of their independent, playful, and entertaining nature, they are often regarded as mischief-makers. Like most hounds, the Basschshund may show stubbornness with an instinct to chase small animals and toys.

They remain close to their family and love to be cuddled. If introduced to the kids and other household animals early, these dogs get along well with them. Since they have an inherent suspicious nature, they can be aggressive towards strangers. These brave and alert pets warn their owners of intruders, which makes them a great watchdog.

Care

• Exercise

• Grooming

• Health Problems

The Basset Hound Dachshund mix has enough energy and strength to continue its activities for a long time. It not just enjoys taking walks or playing outdoors but also keeps itself busy with its playful mischief inside the house. It is suitable for living in a small apartment provided it gets a good amount of regular exercise. To meet its need for activity, you can take your pet out for half-mile walks twice a day. You may take it to a dog park for an active game of fetch if you are short on time.

A gentle rubdown with a hound glove or brush will keep your Basschshund’s coat in top condition. Since it does not shed too much, a weekly brushing is sufficient to remove loose or dead hairs. It needs an occasional bath unless it has an unpleasant smell. Ear infections could be an issue with this breed as its long hanging ears prevent proper circulation of air in its inner ear. Therefore, clean your pet’s ears every week with a vet-recommended ear cleansing solution. Keep your dog’s nails neatly trimmed and brush its teeth 3-4 times a week.

The Basschshund dog is prone to having intervertebral disc disease, a problem of its back that can cause paralysis. Stop your pet from jumping off furniture and from any other higher places in the house. Always support your dog’s back, even when you hold it. Like all deep-chested dogs, the Dachshund/Basset Hound mix can be affected by gastric torsion or bloating. This condition can be life-threatening if not treated immediately. Some of the symptoms of bloat include excessive drooling, retching, depression, restlessness, weakness, rapid heart rate, and a swollen abdomen. If these signs occur, take it to the vet immediately.

Training

The Basschshunds are quick learners, but they need proper motivation. Use their favorite toys or treats to catch their attention. Do not extend the training sessions by using the same instructions repeatedly. They might quickly become bored, so training should be made more fun and interesting. Housetraining these dogs can be a challenging task, so be patient and persistent in your approach. As the puppies are typically rambunctious, early socialization, obedience, and crate training will help them learn basic etiquettes of living with a family.

Feeding

These dogs have the tendency to put on weight, which often causes problems at their joints and back. Therefore, monitor your pet’s food intake to keep it at a healthy body weight. Regularly feed your dog 2-3 small meals instead of a single meal. The recommended amount of dog food for an adult Basschshund is 1.5-2.5 cups a day.

Interesting Facts

• The Basschshunds have a distinctive deep, loud bark just like their parent breeds.